Pikey Treks

Mount Everest, also known in Nepal as Sagarmāthā and in Tibet as Chomolungma, is Earth's highest mountain. It is located in the Mahalangur mountain range in Nepal and Tibet. Its peak is 8,848 metres (29,029 ft) above sea level. The international border between China (Tibet Autonomous Region) and Nepal runs across Everest's precise summit point. Its massif includes neighbouring peaks Lhotse, 8,516 m (27,940 ft); Nuptse, 7,855 m (25,771 ft) and Changtse, 7,580 m (24,870 ft).

In 1856, the Great Trigonometrical Survey of India established the first published height of Everest, then known as Peak XV, at 8,840 m (29,002 ft). The current official height of 8,848 m (29,029 ft) as recognised by China and Nepal was established by a 1955 Indian survey and subsequently confirmed by a Chinese survey in 1975. In 1865, Everest was given its official English name by the Royal Geographical Society upon a recommendation by Andrew Waugh, the British Surveyor General of India. Waugh named the mountain after his predecessor in the post, Sir George Everest, arguing that there were many local names, against the opinion of Everest.

Mount Everest attracts many highly experienced mountaineers as well as capable climbers willing to hire professional guides. There are two main climbing routes, one approaching the summit from the southeast in Nepal (known as the standard route) and the other from the north in Tibet. While not posing substantial technical climbing challenges on the standard route, Everest presents dangers such as altitude sickness, weather, wind as well as significant objective hazards from avalanches and the Khumbu Icefall. As of 2016, there are well over 200 corpses still on the mountain, with some of them even serving as landmarks.DETAIL ITINERARY:Day 01:Arrive at Kathmandu [1345m/4411ft] and transfer to hotel.Day 02:Fly from Kathmandu to Phaplu [2470m/8101ft] & Trek to Salleri [2390m/7839ft] [2-3 hrs Trek]Day 03:Trek from Salleri to Ghunsa [2250m/7380ft] via Dorpu [5-6 hrs Trek] Day 04:Trek from Ghunsa to Pattale [2840m/9315ft] via Kerung [7-8 hrs Trek]Day 05:Trek from Pattale to Jhapre [2820m/9249ft] [5-6 hrs Trek]Day 06: Trek from Jhapre to Pikey peak [4065m/13333ft] [5-6 hrs Trek]Day 07:Trek from Pikey peak to Junbesi [2700m/8856ft] [4-5 hrs Trek] Day 08:Trek from Junbesi to Thuptenchholing [ 3100m/10168ft] and Trek back to Junbesi [3-4 hrs Trek]Day 09:Trek from Junbesi to Phaplu [2470m/8101ft] [5-6 hrs Trek]Day 10:Fly from Phaplu to KathmanduDay 11:Final Departure from international airport.